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Ken Munro is the news editor. Please let him know about village news and events via Contact Us on the main menu or on 07880801674.

Roadworks Alarm

First up – Wash Lane 2-4th June –  Shotesham STRO12384 PT
And on 11th June SHC, Norwich Rd at Shotesham Rd – Stoke Holy Cross STRO12647 PT 

East Pye Updates –

The Shotesham action group are hoping to gather numbers of people who walk, cycle, and ride the lanes and footpaths that are likely to be impacted by the proposed solar development. The numbers will be used as part of the landscape impact assessment, to show that the land is of high communal importance, not only locally but also for the wider community. Personal data will not be shared, and this questionnaire is not  asking for statements of opposition or otherwise to the proposal. All responses will be collated automatically to show overall useage.
 
Please download and complete the form and share with friends, family, cycle or walking groups who may have used these lanes and paths. The more responses we get, the more useful it will be.
If you have any questions, please contact me directly.
 
Thanks, Judie
The Group has also moved the mock up of a single solar panel to church hill to give all parishioners, not just those residents who will be directly affected by thebuilding of an industrial scale solar facility in Shotesham, the opportunity to see the proposed size of each panel to understand the impact on all of us. The panel will be moved to other locations within the village in the coming weeks. 
         

A number of protest gatherings and walks are being held, here’s some photos and news reports – 

Shotesham hits the BBC….https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/clynjek4pdzo
And for those who subscribe, here’s an EDP report….. https://www.edp24.co.uk/news/25013035.100-people-protest-east-pye-solar-farm/

Consultation Stage One Report – Coincidentally, East Pye recently published this report, it can be accessed here.  Whilst the initial Non-statutory consultation complete, there’s still a way to go, here’s a link to a brief video to showing some potential effects …… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9lV5QhCkv4 And an example poster here……other posters are available

Road Closures – 

Chapel Lane – 27-30th May, click here for details Shotesham STRO12774 PT

…and the week after, Wash Lane by Rogers Lane from 2-4th June, detail here – Shotesham STRO12384 PT

Shotesham Ford will continue to be closed until at least August 2026, click here Shotesham STRO11106 DfT Extension Notice_for notice and alternative routes. 

Some..where, under the rainbow….

Captured by Bernie
The DIARY – Click here
 

Shotesham yoga –  yoga continues on a weekly basis from 18.30 – 19.30 on Wednesdays. Enquiries via our very own Shotesham Yoga teacher, Kendra –kendracollier0@gmail.com or 07748009411

Walking in Shotesham –  Still walking on the 1st Sunday of the month, next up on 4th May. There is a WhatsApp group which may organise other impromptu walks, for info or to join, contact Ken via WhatsApp on 07880801674. 

Shotesham Screen – closed for the summer, returns in September. 

Easter Monday – fine event as usual, well done to Cat and all the others who kept all the kids busy, amused and stocked up with Easter Eggs, and many thanks to all the cake and biscuit makers, the Lemon cake was particularly scrummy!!

Tour de Shotesham – on a lovely sunny day in April, a modest field treated us to a very exciting race, a new course record, an epic father & son battle, a not quite so epic ‘man versus machine’ battle and some pretty snazzy cycling outfits. In first place was Henry Wigzell with a time of 30mins16secs, just a smidgen over 5mins per lap, with Cameron Guy just pipping his dad Chris to second place, both finishing in seconds over 34mins. Very well done Henry and a great effort by all the others who took part, with a special mention for Dudley Garner who bravely took the field on without a bike………and took a little bit longer! 
ps, he’s not that daft, Dudley was actually out for a training run anyway, 
Thanks to Jim Clarke for the Action photo
          
 

VE Day – a picnic has been organised at St Martin’s church on Thursday 8th May from 6.30pm to celebrate the 80th Anniversary of VE Day.  There will be bell-ringing followed by lighting the Beacon courtesy of Jon Nott and Shotesham Estates, everybody attending is invited  to dress in 40s style should they so desire, and please bring your own food. 

The Great Shotesham Duck Race – Unfortunately as the Tour de Shotesham was held the previous weekend, the Duck Race has been delayed until Sunday 18th May, rather than the 4th May as advertised in Contact. Consequently most interested people will have noticed that, due to a not entirely unconnected logistical issue, the main characters for the Duck Race – ie the – did not appear for sale until the beginning of May. However, hopefully all publicity is good publicity and are now available at The Globe for anyone wishing to decorate them, or you can just book your favourite numbers. You can also get them from Simon at simonnisbet27@gmail.com / 07710 183024. So remember to book soon, all ducks or numbers are £1 each.
Anyway, the outcome being that, as far as The Duck Race is concerned, ‘May the Fourth’ will certainly not be with us, but we hope to see everyone, complete with lots of magnificently decorated ducks and ready for the Duck Off at the ford on Hollow Lane at 12 Noon on Sunday 18th May.

Photo courtesy of the late Mike Fenn

Finally from the SVA – It’s subscription time again and the SVA asks that you please consider completing and returning the form attached at the link below if you haven’t already done so. Thanks in advance, Tom, SVA Chair.

Other Info

Shotesham Common – The Trustees of Shotesham Common have been given permission by Natural England and will be continuing to carry out some work on the common over the following months. Just to explain what we are doing and why:
We will be manually cutting back sections of the banks of the beck on an annual basis, where Willow Herb has dominated, to enable birds and mammals to have access to the water. We will be manually cutting Alder saplings and trees. Over the years these have changed the open landscape and caused drying out of the wetland meadows, which is contrary to the management agreement we have with Natural England.
If you would like any further information, contact either Ed Howard edhoward54@gmail.com or myself floracot@btinternet.com.
Bernie Fenn, for Trustees of Shotesham Common

Wildlife in Shotesham – who knew we had so many different wildlife species on our doorstep?! Village resident, Andy Musgrove is busy collecting and collating them all and, whilst in his own words he hasn’t got them all yet, click here for a few to be getting on with. Careful though, it could make your hair stand on end!!

…And in Joys Loke….

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 Courtesy of Tom Higgin

St Martins Church looking good – also see video at St Martin’s Church sub menu via Churches and the PCC heading above – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMfP1tx642g  (copy and paste link) 

Despite all the apparent awareness, people are still looking to take advantage of any weaknesses. As always, please keep an eye out for any unusual activity, DO NOT give out any private or secure info over the telephone, and remember that if you spot anything suspicious the police can be contacted by phoning 101. 

SCAM AWARE! – A number of new scams have been notified by Norfolk Association of Local Councils, some of which I certainly haven’t heard of before and are well worth checking out – click on this link for details – https://mailchi.mp/52e6f8561225/scams-dont-get-fooled-again?e=7f9e357c98

Community information….

Long Stratton By-Pass latest – click here 

Hints and Tips for correct recycling – click here What goes in your recycling bin. 2023

Anglian Water’s Priority Services Register is in place to help lots of people with different needs and is completely free, click here for more info

Local Council ‘stuff’ –

Norfolk Citizens Advice have launched a new initiative to assist individuals in need – Grants for Individuals in need database. The database is funded as part of the Coordinated Community Support Programme and is open access on the Norfolk Citizens Advice website. The database contains largely small local grant giving organisations that operate in Norfolk.
The webpage contains:

  • Brief information on how to use the database
  • A short video demonstration
  • A tips document on maximising successful applications with hints and tips from grant organisation trustees
  • A feedback link to report out of date information, suggest organisations to include,  or just give feedback on your experience of using the database

Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital’s ‘Settle in Services’ are looking for dedicated volunteers who wish to give something back to their local community. Volunteers meet patients on their day of discharge from hospital to help settle them back in to their own environment. Click here for more information 

For assistance with power cuts, please click this link from UK Power Networks

Thinking Fuel – If you feel you may be paying too much for your oil, Community Action Norfolk (CAN) have a scheme that may assist. Click here to see how you might save and here to see how it works, or go directly to the CAN website for more details.

Our local police officers are – Beat Manager,  PC Tom Goodrum and Engagement Officer, Arvi Bhogal, They can be contacted by dialling 111 and asking for Poringland Police Station

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